Northern Greece Tour

Delve into the mysterious historical sites of northern Greece including 14th century monasteries, the famous ancient site of Delphi, and Mount Olympos that is prominent in Greek mythology. Also, enjoy one day of touring ancient Macedonia, and Thessaloniki that was a prime city of Byzantium. Please ask for details and pricing.

Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia region, pass by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and via the picturesque village of Arachova, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)

Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of Tempi, arrive and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion. Admire also the gigantic figure of Mount Olympos, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. After the visit depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in Greece. Dinner and overnight.

Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul's Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colourful market area. A walk in a city where past is present and around. Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle’s School, the impressive scenery where the great philosopher taught ‘the doctrines of morals and politics’ to Alexander and the Macedonian youths. In only a few miles away is picturesque Edessa where we see the town’s famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then, comes Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century B.C. villas, in situ as well as in the new Museum. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.

See in the morning the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire, was the "co-reigning" city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europe's Museum Prize for the year 2005. Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively center of the city. Dinner and overnight.

Drive to Vergina, to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. After the visit we shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas’ Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.
N.B. Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.

Destination: Athens

Legend: B

You can customize this trip with additional days! Slow the pace with rest days in locations of your choice, or add additional sightseeing days along the route.

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Tour Details

In Brief

This tour provides you with an ideal opportunity to explore Macedonia, the Land of Alexander the great, make a unique journey through 7.000 years of Greek History and meet parts of a countryside you will always remember.

Special Features

You only need 5 days to visit this fantastic region of Greece.

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned coach;Professional guide;Entrance fees;Pick up / Drop off to your hotel in Athens;All taxes, fees and handling charges;Breakfast and Dinner.

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Costing

The cost of this tour may change according to your travel dates, accommodation level and number of people traveling. Please send us a quick enquiry through our web site so that we can make our best offer. Given that our reservations office is located in Greece, we have access to best deals possible.

Reviews

Ellenor D.

QLD, Australia

Michael I am now back home in Australia and thought that I would jot down a few impressions with my thanks
Everything went extremely well.

The accommodation was interesting
with one of the bathrooms inside a cupboard-no big deal .Generally the
hotels chosen were definitely an example of the typical architecture of
the town where I was staying.

Safranbolu was a treat with a
beautiful room, a really fantastic restaurant/ kitchen/cook and great
service -. I did not realise the significance of the plasric overshoes
until i was out the following day. Everyone there went out of their way
to make me comfortable and provide an enjoyable stay.

The driver who took me to Amasra was
exceptional and if you can possibly retain his services on a regular
basis you would be well rewarded. He was punctual, kind,an excellent and
safe driver and was able to converse in some fashion even though he had
limited English. Amasra is not "cute" it is incredibly picturesque,
intersting and a delight. The Cute will put off Australians that might
be interested in travelling to that area.

I really enjoyed Amasya and spent
much time walking from one place to another with some interesting
experiences on the way. The owner's ??? offsider was able to sort out a
problem for me with the computer and spoke a fair bit of english. This
young man was a real gem.

I had a great time - everything went extremely well and I thoroughly enjoyed myself .

Thank you so much for organising the trip and making sure that all was as planned.

I guess all this confirms for me that
Turkey is a great place to visit and it will remain on my list of
favourite places in the world

Cheers and thanks for your assistance .

PS in case you ever get to north Queensland it would be a pleasure to host your visit and show you and you wife around.

Sandi & Anthony

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Dear Michael,

Thanks for everything. We thought
that your tour price was most reasonable and represented good value for
money, especially when one considers the standard of the accommodation.

Your agency was very efficient and
stayed in contact with us the entire holiday. All stress was removed
knowing that there would be someone to pick us up from and to deliver us
to the airports, as we toured around Turkey.

Your tour schedule provided many
highlights for us and unexpectedly included an invitation to join you
for drinks at the top of an hotel with a 360 degree view of Istanbul. A
fabulous way to begin our travels of Turkey.

A highlight of our tour would have
been our stay in Cappadocia and our balloon trip over the mountains and
valleys ... we felt that it was a lifetime experience.

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Travel Information and Guide to Greece

Greece has
always been and will be one of the most popular destinations for tourism. It is
not hard to see why. The country and surrounding islands, have a colourful
historical timeline filled with stories of the ancient gods, and philosophers
like Aristotle. It also has superb coastlines filled with beautiful beaches and
swimming spots. Throw in the welcoming and interesting cultural aspects like
food and cuisine and everything combines to form a holiday hotspot where people
truly can enjoy themselves.

Hotel Accommodation

Such is the
demand for tourism, every type of hotel accommodation is available from the
budget hostels for backpackers to 5 star plus spa centres for honeymooning
couples. If you book one of our tours,
we arrange accommodation for you.

When to Go

From July to
August, soaring temperatures are guaranteed. While this is ideal for
sunbathers, anyone who wants to explore cultural or historical sites should
confine their walks to morning or evening and avoid the peak of temperatures
from 12 noon to 3pm.

Aside from
these months, January to June and September to November are ideal, although
evening temperatures require a light cardigan or jacket. December to March is
the coldest months but destinations like Athens are still popular for all year
round city breaks.

Currency and Spending

Greece used to
be a cheap country until the introduction of the Euro. It is still possible to
travel on a budget but travellers should look out for the small establishments
serving cheap food and avoid centres where prices of drinks etc are more
expensive. An average budget per day is 90 euros including accommodation, food
and transport. This can increase with fees to museums and historical sites. Our Greece tours range from budget to luxury and you can see
the full range here.

Where to Go

There is huge
amount of potential destinations, depending on what you look for in a travel
experience. The diversity of regions will ensure that everyone is accommodated
for. Many of our tours visit more than one destination so you can see the best
of what Greece has to offer, all in one trip. You can see the tours here but the main five highlights of Greece
are…

Athens

The capital and
largest city in Greece, is home to some of the world’s most prolific ancient
sites which is not a surprise considering that throughout history, it has
always been a centre of learning, art and philosophy. Sites to see include
including Acropolis, ancient agora, the 19th century neighbourhood
of Anafiotika, the unknown soldiers tomb and Hadrian’s arch

Thessaloniki

This is a destination that has
something for everyone because Thessaloniki has an abundance of Byzantine
historical sites, museums, cultural activities, sports and art festivals.
Hotels and restaurants are in abundance and the diversity means you are sure to
find what you seek.

Santorini

This
island is well-known for white sugar cube houses covered with pink
bougainvillea, and the emphasis while here is to relax and admire the beauty.
Sunsets are adorable and the urban landscape provides many picture postcards
scenes. Also try the local wine and cuisine.

Mykonos

This Greek
island is famous for its beaches and nightlife. Landmarks to visit include the
windmills; the Municipal library based in an 18th century mansion
and Petros the pelican that is the mascot for the island.

Rhodes

One of the
most famous and top visited Greek islands, Rhodes includes the historical old
part of the town within the old city walls. It is also well known for its
shopping opportunities and local taverns serving delicious Greek cuisine.